Tag #Community Impact

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East Yorkshire Residents Protest Large-Scale Solar Farm Development

East Yorkshire residents oppose the Peartree Hill solar farm development, fearing its industrial scale and proximity to their homes will negatively impact their lives and property values, echoing similar concerns raised in Ireland, even though the project aims to generate enough energy for 136,000 h...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Rural School Closures in Dumfries and Galloway Spark Community Outcry

Parents in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, are petitioning against the closure of rural schools, citing the loss of community life and the failure of eight schools to reopen since 2019 after temporary closure. The council is said to be considering the closures as a way to cut costs.

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Quality Education
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Palisades Fire Casts Shadow on Hollywood Awards Season

The Palisades Fire, burning near the Dolby Theatre during Hollywood's awards season, has prompted discussions about postponing or altering the Oscars, with some suggesting donations to fire victims instead of the broadcast; the event's future is uncertain, but it could become a symbol of resilience ...

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No Poverty
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Mosaqua Swimming Paradise in Netherlands to Close After 32 Years

Mosaqua, a subtropical swimming paradise in Gulpen, Netherlands, is closing after 32 years due to high operational costs and lack of municipal funding, impacting 200,000 annual visitors and employees, though potential investors may yet save the facility.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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German Village Demolished for Lignite Mining; Residents Relocated

Mühlrose, a village in Saxony, Germany, will be demolished in early 2025 to allow for lignite mining, with its approximately 200 residents already relocated to Schleife, where a new community center and other amenities have been built. The 150 million tons of coal will supply the Boxberg power plant...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Fatal Car Crash During Cycling Race Kills One, Injures Others

A car collided with four cyclists during a race on Long Swamp Road near Armidale, NSW, on Saturday, resulting in one immediate death, and the female driver later died in hospital; three other cyclists sustained injuries, with one undergoing surgery.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Wedding Venue Closure Leaves Couples and Organization with Financial Losses

St Augustine's College in Westgate-on-Sea, Kent, went into administration, leaving a bride-to-be and the Thanet & District Caledonian Society with significant financial losses, though the couple found an alternative venue and are continuing with their wedding plans.

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Reduced Inequality
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Cafe Closures Highlight Challenges for Small Dutch Towns

Eight of twenty-two cafes in Oudenbosch, Netherlands, closed in the past year due to rising prices, staff shortages, and changing consumer preferences, impacting local businesses like the Paardenstal cafe, which hosts a billiards club and faces an uncertain future.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Bibby Stockholm's Departure Leaves Mixed Legacy in Portland

The Bibby Stockholm barge, a temporary housing solution for nearly 500 male asylum seekers in Portland Port from July to November 2023, is departing, leaving behind a mixed legacy of unexpected social initiatives and initially unfounded community concerns.

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Reduced Inequality
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Rotterdam-Zuid: Arrest Made in Triple Homicide

A 24-year-old man was arrested in Rotterdam-Zuid for allegedly shooting three people dead in the IJsselmonde neighborhood over two weeks; the suspect, Sendric S., had no fixed address and seemingly did not know his victims; the arrest brought relief to the community, but the incident caused signific...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Cartmel's Transformation: From Village to Luxury Destination

The Cumbrian village of Cartmel, known for sticky toffee pudding, has become a luxury destination over the past 20 years, driven by a Michelin-starred restaurant and the Lake District's popularity; this growth, while creating jobs and attracting investment, also leads to challenges like increased pr...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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"Leitholm Faces Renewable Energy's High Cost: 200 Acres Threatened by Battery Storage Facilities"

"Plans for six battery storage facilities near the Scottish Borders village of Leitholm threaten over 200 acres of farmland, impacting residents' health, property values, and community well-being, highlighting conflicts between renewable energy expansion and local interests."

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Sustainable Cities and Communities

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